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Job Purpose

To provide tax advice and tax compliance services to a wide range of clients who operate in all sectors. To continually assist and ensure that the Clients receive excellent tax compliance service and thus build and maintain relationships that support the PKF Octagon culture and values. Quality, accuracy and Client service is of paramount importance and is a specific requirement of this position.

Recruiter:

PKF Octagon

Job Ref:

102469113

Date posted:

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

POSITION INFO:

Job Purpose

To provide tax advice and tax compliance services to a wide range of clients who operate in all sectors. To continually assist and ensure that the Clients receive excellent tax compliance service and thus build and maintain relationships that support the PKF Octagon culture and values. Quality, accuracy and Client service is of paramount importance and is a specific requirement of this position.

Main Responsibilities And Accountabilities

The successful applicant will be required to handle (but is not limited to) the following:

• Prepare Objections for submission to SARS and submit to SARS as required by the Client and Partners. To liaise directly with the relevant Partner before the submission is made to SARS.
• Attend to Objections from start to finish ensuring quality of service and accuracy of output and acting in the best interests of the Client.
• Ensure ongoing follow up and tracking with SARS on all tax related matters, including the objections and submission, on behalf of the Client.
• Take the IT registrations, Tax Clearance, Tax Applications and Objections to SARS and ensure they are properly received.
• To accurately process and log all information on GreatSoft.
• Perform the role of a Client liaison on all tax related matters, ensuring the Client relationship is maintained and excellent services provided.
• Provide continuous and accurate feedback to the relevant Client and Partners.
• Attend to the accurate completion of all tax returns.
• Provide feedback to Partners on the progress of tax returns that you are working on for them.
  
  

• Must have at least 5 years of experience in a Tax Compliance role at an Audit and Accounting firm.
• Matric and completed a relevant tax related degree or diploma
• Must know the latest industry and tax rules and legislation.
• Must be computer literate, must know specifically GreatSoft and SARS e-filing.
  
  

• Able to apply one’s mind to tax issues.
• Able to interpret information to ensure the maximum benefit to the firm and clients.
• Constantly kept abreast of changes in the industry and able to interpret these changes to the benefit of the firm and clients.
• Accountable, responsible, delivery orientated.
• Strive to constantly add value.
• Able to plan work flow methodically.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Ensure professional and positive attitude at all times.
• Display excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Self-motivated, driven and determined.
• Team player.
• Ensures attention to detail and quality of output.
  
  
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Legal
• Industries Advertising Services

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• Moore Stellenbosch is excited to offer a tax compliance officer opportunity within our esteemed auditing firm.
• We wholeheartedly welcome your ambition and commitment. We're equally committed to your growth and will provide all the necessary resources and mentorship to guide you.
• At Moore, we place immense value on our staff and invest heavily in the future of our employees. Our workplace culture is inclusive, collaborative, and supportive, empowering each of our employees to reach their full potential.
• You will also enjoy a supportive, friendly and flexible working.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
• Technically competent i.e. knowledge of the Income Tax Act.
• Basic knowledge of VAT, PAYE, and other taxes.
• Knowledge of how SARS works.
• Aptitude for figures.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Good people and communication skills
• Ability to work to deadline
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• WIP management and achieving fee target

Minimum Work Experience :

• Three years of work experience in the tax / compliance environment.

Minimum level of Education / Qualifications Required :

• Diploma-, Graduate- or Post-Graduate degree in Tax or Accounting
• Successfully completed SAIT, SAIPA or SAICA Traineeship

Duties and Responsibilities

• To manage a portfolio of clients.
• Assist partners and clients with tax affairs.

• Matric with accountancy.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role.
• Experience in completing income tax returns.
• Microsoft Office, Open Office, and/or Lotus.
• Experience with Tax Planner computer program
• Experience with Professional Series (Accfin).
  
  

• Generation of Provisional Tax Return list from GreatSoft for designated clients.
• Assist with the calculation of provisional tax estimates, where required.
• Upon finalisation of all lists, ensure provisional tax letters are generated via eDocs and sent to the client.
• Submission of all Provisional Tax Returns via GreatSoft – upon receipt of a signed letter. Ensure all provisional tax deadlines are met.
• Complete Income Tax returns based on financial statements generated by the Audit and Bookkeeping Departments.
• Complete income tax returns based on the information obtained from clients other than those for which the Audit and Bookkeeping Department have prepared financial statements.
• Attach all necessary documentary proof to the completed income tax returns to terminate unnecessary queries and revise assessments from SARS.
• Complete tax returns, forward them to PAs to arrange for clients’ signatures, and lodge returns with SARS within the shortest possible turnaround time, considering all other constraints, to ensure that submission deadlines are met.
• At the discretion of the relevant director, deal with queries from SARS relating to Income Tax returns completed.
• Monitor the submission of returns for the relevant director(s), ensuring that returns that can be submitted are timely.
• Application to SARS for registration of clients on eFiling, where required.
• Drafting of assets and liabilities statements, capital reconciliations, and tax computations.
• Calculating third and additional top-up payments when required.
• Ensuring finalisation of all verifications or audits.
• Follow-up on all payments and refunds due by/to designated clients on a list.
• Ensure payments and refund letters are sent to clients timeously via GreatSoft.
• Checking Assessments against original and correct tax calculations to identify differences.
• Informing the Tax Manager of any differences for possible objections.
• Additional assessments must be identified and communicated to the tax manager to request reasons and possibly object.
• Controlling general administration of critical duties and responsibilities and ensuring all required functions concerning eFiling, GreatSoft, and eDocs are adhered to.
• Performing any other tasks which may be reasonably expected.
• Requesting SARS to remit various penalties for various entities and tax types.
• Application for various tax directives
  
  

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  Tax Compliance Oversight:
  
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    Ensure the accurate and timely preparation and submission of all corporate, indirect, and withholding tax returns, along with other statutory filings, for the funds and subsidiary investment entities.
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    The focus will be on tax filings and reporting across the APAC region and the US.
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    Stay updated on tax law changes and evaluate their potential impact on the business.
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    Work with external advisors to meet country-specific compliance requirements.
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  Risk Management:
  
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    Identify and mitigate tax risks by ensuring proper documentation and robust process controls.
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    Assist with audits and tax inquiries by providing relevant documentation and coordinating with authorities.
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    Maintain a solid compliance framework to minimise exposure to penalties and disputes.
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  Process Optimisation:
  
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    Enhance and automate tax compliance processes to improve efficiency and precision.
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    Establish and implement best practices for tax reporting and compliance.
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    Collaborate with finance and operations teams to ensure accurate tax data management and reporting.
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  Tax Reporting:
  
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    Supervise quarterly and annual tax reporting, including deferred tax calculations and reconciliations.
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    Ensure adherence to global and regional tax reporting standards.
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    Provide regular updates to the Director of Corporate Taxation on key compliance activities.
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  Stakeholder Collaboration:
  
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    Serve as the main point of contact between external tax advisors and internal teams to resolve compliance issues.
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    Support cross-functional projects by offering expertise on tax compliance matters.
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    Lead training sessions to raise tax awareness within the organisation.

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field is required. A professional qualification (e.g., CPA, CA, or CTA) is preferred.
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  At least 5-7 years of experience in tax compliance, with exposure to multi-jurisdictional tax issues in the Asia region (preferred).
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  Technical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of international corporate tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements. Experience with US tax matters or familiarity with Asia jurisdictions is a plus.
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  Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
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  Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax concepts to non-tax professionals.
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  Leadership: Proven experience in managing cross-functional teams and coordinating with external advisors.
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  Adaptability: Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative team in a leading private equity organisation.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Exposure to diverse and challenging tax projects around the globe.

• Generation of Provisional Tax Return list from GreatSoft for Designated clients
• Assist with the calculation of provisional tax estimates, where required
• Ensure provisional tax letters are generated via eDocs and sent to the client
• Ensure all provisional tax deadlines are met.
• Complete Income Tax returns, based on financial statements generated by the Audit and Bookkeeping Departments
• Attach all necessary documentary proof to the completed Income Tax returns
• Lodge returns with SARS within the shortest possible turnaround time,
• Deal with queries from SARS relating to Income Tax returns completed,
• Monitor the submission of returns for the relevant director(s) ensuring that returns which can be submitted are submitted timeously
• Application to SARS for registration of clients on eFiling, where required
• Drafting of statements of assets and liabilities, capital reconciliations and tax computations
• Calculating third and additional top-up payments when required
• Ensure finalization of all verifications or audits
• Follow-up on all payments and refunds due by/to designated clients
• Informing the Tax Manager of any differences for possible objections
• Ensure all required functions are adhered to with relation to eFiling, GreatSoft and eDocs.
• Requesting SARS to remit various penalties for various entities and tax types.
• Application for various tax directives.
• Compliance SAICA, IRBA and IESBA Codes of Conduct.
  
  

• Matric with accountancy
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role
• Experience in completion of Income Tax returns
• Microsoft Office and/or Open Office and/or Lotus
• Tax Planner
• Professional Series (Accfin)
• GreatSoft
• eFiling
• Knowledge of South African Income Tax
  
  

• Effective organisation of daily tasks
• Client focus – internal and external (responding to client needs, service)
• Problem-solving
• Teamwork
  
  

My client, a reputable Accounting firm based in Somerset West, has a vacancy for a Tax Compliance Administrator with tax administration experience, (preferably in a professional practice) with computerised administration systems and knowledge of E-filing.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 level of education
• Minimum two years’ administrative work experience
• Proficient in Afrikaans and English
• Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent administration and interpersonal skills

• Administering tax compliance for a portfolio of high-net-worth groups, including companies, trusts, and individuals
• Liaising daily with clients and SARS, and attending to all tax-related matters
• Capturing income tax returns, assessments, receipts, and provisional tax returns on Greatsoft
• Managing client queries using GreatSoft
• Preparation of supporting documents relating to tax registrations, including income tax, VAT, customs and excise, and tax exemption applications
• Applying for tax clearances, including Approved International Transfers
• Assisting with various compliance-related matters relating to income tax- and provisional tax assessments

Tax Compliance Oversight: Ensure the accurate and timely preparation and submission of all corporate, indirect, and withholding tax returns, along with other statutory filings, for the funds and subsidiary investment entities.

The focus will be on tax filings and reporting across the APAC region and the US.

Stay updated on tax law changes and evaluate their potential impact on the business.

Work with external advisors to meet country-specific compliance requirements.

Risk Management: Identify and mitigate tax risks by ensuring proper documentation and robust process controls.

Assist with audits and tax inquiries by providing relevant documentation and coordinating with authorities.

Maintain a solid compliance framework to minimize exposure to penalties and disputes.

Process Optimisation: Enhance and automate tax compliance processes to improve efficiency and precision.

Establish and implement best practices for tax reporting and compliance.

Collaborate with finance and operations teams to ensure accurate tax data management and reporting.

Tax Reporting: Supervise quarterly and annual tax reporting, including deferred tax calculations and reconciliations.

Ensure adherence to global and regional tax reporting standards.

Provide regular updates to the Director of Corporate Taxation on key compliance activities.

Stakeholder Collaboration: Serve as the main point of contact between external tax advisors and internal teams to resolve compliance issues.

Support cross-functional projects by offering expertise on tax compliance matters.

Lead training sessions to raise tax awareness within the organisation.

The Successful Applicant: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field is required.

A professional qualification (CPA, CA, or CTA) is preferred.

At least 5-7 years of experience in tax compliance, with exposure to multi-jurisdictional tax issues in the Asia region (preferred).

Technical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of international corporate tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.

Experience with US tax matters or familiarity with Asia jurisdictions is a plus.

Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax concepts to non-tax professionals.

Leadership: Proven experience in managing cross-functional teams and coordinating with external advisors.

Adaptability: Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

What's on Offer: Opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative team in a leading private equity organisation.

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Exposure to diverse and challenging tax projects around the globe.

Position: Tax Compliance Officer

Office location: Johannesburg (Bedfordview)

Job Description:

1. Preparation and compilation of SARS Tax Clearance documents
2. Assistance with verifying Tax Compliance of clients
3. Relationship management with external Tax Practitioner on SARS Tax Clearance submissions
4. Working within a tax and exchange control team to efficiently deal directly with client queries
5. Keeping the system (CRM) up to date with client progress and approvals
6. Relationship management with affiliates
7. Preparation and compilation of Emigration documents
8. Liaising with the various teams at our banking partners to ensure SARS TCC's and emigration processes are in place for clients to trade

Education, experience and skills:

1. A Bachelor's Degree (at minimum)
2. Work experience of at least 1 year within Fiduciary Services / banking / Exchange Control department
3. Extremely comfortable with being client facing
4. Proficiency in Word, Excel, e-filing and Salesforce (advantageous)
5. General office administration
6. FAIS RE5 (within the first 3 months, if not already obtained)
7. SAIT registration

Remuneration: Salary package offers a basic salary and will join the company incentive structure. The package includes a standard Medical Aid contribution and Death and Disability covered by the company.

Reference: 10331 SJ

Consultant: Sone Johnson

• Administering tax compliance for a portfolio of high-net-worth groups, including companies, trusts, and individuals
• Liaising daily with clients and SARS, and attending to all tax-related matters
• Capturing income tax returns, assessments, receipts, and provisional tax returns
• Managing client queries
• Preparation of supporting documents relating to tax registrations, including income tax, VAT, customs and excise, and tax exemption applications
• Applying for tax clearances, including Approved International Transfers
• Assisting with various compliance-related matters relating to income tax- and provisional tax assessments

• Grade 12 level of education
• Minimum of two years’ administrative work experience
• Proficient in Afrikaans and English
• Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent administration and interpersonal skills
• Tax administration experience, preferably in a professional practice with computerised administration systems such as Greatsoft; and Basic knowledge in the workings of E-filing

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